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1978 Cessna A185FSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Tampa, FL, USA

This 1978 Cessna A185F Skywagon, registration YV1742 and serial number 18503641, is offered for sale at 210,000 USD and is located in Charallave, Venezuela. The airframe shows a total time of 7,430 hours and the aircraft is described as airworthy. It is an IFR-equipped aircraft featuring a modern Garmin avionics stack that includes dual Garmin GNC 255 NAV/COMs, a Garmin GMA 345 audio panel, and a Garmin GTX 345 transponder with ADS-B Out and In capability, along with a JPI EDM 900 engine monitor.

The Continental IO-520 engine, rated at 285 horsepower, has just 19.3 hours since overhaul, performed by Meta Aerea in Venezuela, against a...

Year
1978
Make
Cessna
Series
185 Skywagon
Model
A185F
Tail #
YV1742
Serial #
18503641

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Cargo, Backcountry, Utility, Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
7,430 hrs
Engine 1 Time
19.3 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
20.8 hrs (SNEW)
Inspection Status
Airworthy. All specifications and times are subject to verification from aircraft records and pre-purchase inspection.

Avionics

ADSB

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX transponder (ADS-B Out

Audio

Garmin GMA 345 - GMA audio panel

Comms

Garmin GNC 255 - x GNC NAV/COM

EMS

EDM 900 - JPI EDM engine monitor

ADS-B In

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX transponder (ADS-B Out

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2024
Paint Year
2025
Interior Notes
Completely renewed in 2024. Cream leather seats with red stitching.
Exterior Notes
New paint 2025. Silver with orange/red trim and orange wing struts.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
IO-520-F
Engine Power
285 HP
Propeller Model
Hartzell 3-blade

Asking Price

$210,000

Aircraft Location

Tampa, FL, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Oct 24, 2026: $210,000 - trade-a-plane

Dec 4, 2025: Call for Price - controller

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First Seen: Dec 4, 2025

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